If you're new to Twitter, or even if you've been using it for years, you may wonder what all those words preceded by the # sign are. They're hashtags. And you should consider using them if you want to ...

Hashtags are no longer a new trend on social media. However, if you’re new to this space, it’s important to understand hashtags. You might think the pound sign (#) is just for checking your voicemail, ...

Custom hashtags are most popular on Twitter but are also used on Instagram, Tumblr, Super, and other social networks. They are unique, an extension of your brand. Best of all, custom hashtags are ...

How is language evolving on the Internet? In this series on internet linguistics, Gretchen McCulloch breaks down the latest innovations in online communication. What's the point of a hashtag? Most ...

TORONTO – Worldwide tributes to those killed in the deadly attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Wednesday have made Twitter history. With over 3.4 million tweets over two ...